Celtic Stoneware Quaich

The Loving Cup

The use of the wine cup or Loving Cup at a wedding is an ancient tradition. By the 15th century it was common for the Celtic people to toast each other with a ceremonial Loving Cup. In Scotland this cup is known as a quaich, which comes from the Celtic word cuach, meaning cup. The Loving Cup ceremony also has its roots in Irish, French and Jewish cultures.

….All the sweetness life's cup may hold for each of you will be the sweeter because you drink it together. Whatever drops of bitterness it may contain will be less bitter because you share them. Drink now, and may the cup of your lives be sweet and full to running over!

Third Annual Open House ~Craft Sale

Friday December 2nd 4-8pm

Saturday December 3rd 12-8pm

Sunday December 4th 12-5pm

Shop for locally made crafts,

sample wines from the Endless Mountains,

enjoy delicious food and good company!

7211 Bear Creek Boulevard, Route 115

Bear Creek Township, PA

570-479-1196

A collection of my paintings and drawings...

New work from a recent firing...

 

 

 

 

 

This Front Page Etsy Treasury Featured One of My Stoneware Mugs

 

 

Stoneware Loving Cup

Rain and humidity have dominated our weather this summer in NEPA and nothing is drying in the studio. I recycled this clay from my slop bucket a week ago. It's been on the plaster slab the entire week and I could barely wedge it today. It's still really soft and sticky.

I've been experimenting with some new ideas for photographing my work. It was about to rain (again) and the light was just perfect in the garden. I love this old oak stump. It's been on the edge of the garden as long as we've lived at this house. It acquires more character and moss every year. I thought the color went well with this porcelain bowl.